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tshashi71

09-15-2002, 06:55 AM

Hi
I gone through two models of speakers of Infinity. here i am giving the technical information of both please let me know which one i should buy and why.

Infinity US1

Frequency Range: 70 ~ 20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 86dB spl @ 1m/2.83 V (anechoic conditions)
Impedance: 8 W nominal
Maximum Peak Output: 104dB (spl on program)
Recommended Maximum 10 ~ 100W
Amplifier Power:
Low/Mid Frequency: One 4" (100mm) magnetically
shielded, polypropylene cone
High Frequency: One 1&#8260;2" (12.5mm) magnetically
shielded, polycarbonate dome tweeter
Width: 4-1&#8260;2" (114mm)
Height: 8-1&#8260;2" (216mm)
Depth: 5-1&#8260;2" (140mm)
Weight: 3.4 lb or 1.6 kg (each)

Another is Infinity Minuette L-MPS speakers, The specifications are.

Frequency Response................................180 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency ..........................................5 kHz
Sensitivity....................................87 dB @ 2.85 V, 1 meter
Nominal Impedance......................................... .. 8 ohms
Power Rating.....................................15 ~ 80 watts (rms)
Driver Complement.....(2) 3 1&#8260; 2" paper-cone woofers
...........1&#8260; 2" polycarbonate-dome tweeter w/acoustic lens
Cabinet

Finish .................................................. .........black
Cabinet Dimensions* ..10 7&#8260; 16" wide x 4 3&#8260;4" high x 33&#8260;4" deep
......................26.5 cm wide x 11.9 cm high x 9.4 cm deep.
.......................................* Not including bracket

Minuette Center-Channel Speaker

Frequency Response................................180 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency .........................................5 kHz
Sensitivity....................................87 dB @ 2.85 V, 1 meter
Nominal Impedance......................................... ...... 8 ohms
Power Rating...................................15 ~ 80 watts (rms)
Driver Complement .................(2) 3 1&#8260;2" paper-cone woofers
.................1&#8260;2" polycarbonate-dome tweeter w/acoustic lens
Cabinet Finish .................................................. .........black
Cabinet Dimensions....10 7&#8260;16" wide x 4 3&#8260;4" high x 3 3&#8260;4" deep
......................26.5 cm wide x 11.9 cm high x 9.4 cm deep

US1 BU 80 is made in Denmark

Minuettee L-MPS in china.

Please advice me.

shashi

rpgonzalez

09-15-2002, 07:13 AM

i dont think you can use tech specs to describe a sound and a preference. However, I can say that if you must go with these tiny speakers, you defintely want to go with the US1, as they have larger "woofers." But I recommend going with even larger woofers....these small speakers will take all the mid-bass away demolishing full sound. Sure, mini speakers for the highs, and sub for the lows....but where is the middle.

anyway, between the two, i would prefer the US1 also cuz of the cone material. Minuette speakers have paper <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>

tshashi71

09-16-2002, 02:05 AM

Really happy to see the good response for my queries. I have the Budget of 400$ for speakers I stay in UAE. If you have any excellent speakers than US1bu80 PLEASE REFER ME.

Regards

Clint DeBoer

09-17-2002, 09:31 AM

I would HIGHLY recommend the Axiom Audio M22ti (http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/loudspeakers/faceoff3_g.php) speakers ($400/pair)

Later, you can add a center channel and additional speakers, but at least you'd have a decent set of mains to begin with and build from.

tshashi71

09-17-2002, 02:54 PM

But two speakers will not give the home theatre effect know...

and how are the booze 301 speakers.

Regards

09-28-2002, 01:06 AM

I think Axiom speakers are wonderful. I've had M3tis, M22tis, and M50tis. I ended up with a bunch of Michauras (made by Axiom I think) which I also like. For $400, I'd get a pair of M3s ($275) and put the balance in my subwoofer fund.

G'luck.